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CONTENTS dence, economic liberation and social progress, and < Page we also know that Mr. Nasser was the first Arab leader Tribute to the memory of Mr. Gamal Abdel Nasser, President who had the praiseworthy idea of linking the struggle of the United Arab Republic .. ofthe Arab countries with that ofthe peoples ofAfrica. We know his contribution to the liberation struggle President: Mr. Edvard HAMBRO (Norway). of the African peoples, and we are not unaware that President Nasser was one of the prime movers of the Bandung meeting.' He inspired the policy of non­ Tribute to the memory ofMr. Gamal Abdel Nasser, alignment and created the conditions necessary to President ofthe United Arab Republic ensure the success ofthe regrouping ofthe non-aligned countries, which through him, became aware of the 1. The PRESIDENT: Fellow representatives, we identity of their struggle and their cause. have learned with sorrow and consternation ofthe pas­ sing away ofthe President ofthe United Arab Republic. 6. For the Arab world, for the Arab family of nations During nearlv two- decades of national leadership, President Nasser is-and I use the word "is" because Gamal Abdel Nasser rendered services to his country there remain tens of millions of Nassers whom he pre­ which have earned him a place in history as one of pared to succeed him-an example to be followed, an Egypt's greatest sons. In the international field he inspiration to be preserved and the bearer ofa message proved himself as a statesman of far-reaching views of unity, liberation and independence that all Arabs and influenced generations ofpolitical leaders and ordi­ without exception will put into practice in their daily nary men and women, both in the Middle East and lives. .' in other parts of the world. 7. President Nasser is one of those who lose their 2. At this stage of events in the troubled history of lives but who never die. the Middle East, President Nasser's death is par­ ticularly tragic and untimely. He had a unique position 8. Mr. HARMEL (Belgium) (interpretation from among' the leaders of the Middle East. His guidance French): On behalfofAustralia, Austria, Canada, Den­ would have been especially valuable at the present mark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Ice­ time when, more than ever, we need a concentration land, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, New of efforts towards peace in that part of the world. Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Turkey and Belgium, it behoves 3. In anticipation of the General Assembly's wishes, me this morning to echo the emotion-laden words just I have already sent the Government ofthe United Arab uttered by you, Mr. President, in tribute to the memory Republic a message of condolence, requesting that it of Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of the United Arab be conveyed to the bereaved family. Republic.

On the proposal ofthe President, the members of 9. How could one fail to speak here of the role he the General Assembly observed a minute of silence. played within the Arab League, born of the spirit of our Charter, where for more than 15 years he was 4. Mr. YAZID (Algeria)(interpretationfrom French): the advocate of understanding among its member My country and my people are in mourning. They have countries? lost one oftheir own. I say "one oftheir own" because he was a great leader of the Arab family; one of their 10. We all admired his love for his people. He was own also because he was one of the major architects tirelessly devoted to the economic, social and cultural of the resurrection not only of the Arab world but rebirth of the United Arab Republic and he was espe­ of the third world as well. cially devoted to the well-being of the least favoured •J JI social groups and to the future of the youth. 5. President Nasser, whose example was always an inspiration to us in our struggle, is one of the greatest 11. Often, when a statesman suddenly dies he leaves sons not only of the United Arab Republic, not only in history the powerful memory of his last acts. In of the Arab world, but also one of the greatest sons recent weeks President Nasser was one of the first of Africa, of the Afro-Asian family and of the peoples Arab leaders to accept in principle the cease-fire, which of Africa, Asia and Latin America as a whole. We held out hopes for a detente. More especially, the days

know how great a contribution President Nasser made 1 Conference of Asian and African nations held from 18 to 24 to the struggle ofthe Arab nation for national indepen- April 1955.

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I 2 General Assembly -' Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary Meetings just before his death will be remembered for his 20. President Nasser played a prominent role in the attempts at conciliation in order to put an end to painful history of the United Arab Republic. Under his fighting. leadership, in 1952 the thoroughly corrupt pro­ imperialist monarchy was brought down and the 12. Now that President Nasser has gone to his own Republic was proclaimed. Upon the initiative and peace, let everyone remember here his acts. Let us under the leadership of President Nasser, major social see to it that the pacification effort which he desired and economic changes were brought about in the will triumph. country, helping to strengthen the national economy and independence of the United Arab Republic.'A land 13. Our States publicly I express a tribute- alas, a reform programme was implemented which liquidated sad tribute-to hisfamily, to his country, to hIS Govern­ large land-holdings; the agricultural co-operative move­ ment and to all the Arab peoples. ment is growing; a State sector has been developed which plays a leading role in the country's economy. 14. Mr. ARAUJO CASTRO (Brazil): All those down Free primary, secondary, and higher education was below are called to vanish and disappear; God alone, introduced and other important social measures were great and merciful, will remain: those are the words carried out. ofthe Koran. 21. As an ardent patriot, Nasser consistently advocated an independent foreignpolicy for the United 15. On behalf ofthe LatinAmerican Group of nations, Arab Republic. He resolutely opposed all attempts by it is incumbent upon me to convey to the Government imperialist forces to draw the United Arab Republic and the people of the United Arab Republic the deep and other Arab countries into aggressive military blocs' sorrow and heartfelt consternation at the tragic news and succeeded in strengthening the unity and cohesion of the passing of President Gamal Abdel Nasser. We of the Arab peoples on an anti-imperialist basis. To mourn today a great statesman, a man of action and rally the people and liquidate the consequences of the a man of thought, and certainly one of the truly great Israeli aggression, President Nasser announced on 30 leaders of men in our time. He shaped the destiny March 1968 a programme of action to eliminate the of the people he served with determination for progress consequences of aggression, a programme which and development and with untold fortitude in adversity. received the full support of all the people of the United We see him as a man of destiny, one who embodied Arab Republic. Nasser was an active participant in the glories, the achievements and the sufferings of his a number of major international conferences of Heads people. He identified himself with his nation. He lived of State and Government-s-at Bandung, Belgrade and its history and he proved himself a fighter in each day Cairo-where he championed the just cause ofpeoples of his government. He never relented in defence of fighting for their national independence and freedom ,. the cause of his people in war and in peace, and in and against imperialism, neo-colonialism and racism. the struggle for his nation he won the admiration and respect of all his fellow men. 22. President Nasser consistently supported greater friendship and wider co-operation in every field 16. We realize the bereavement of his country and between the United Arab Republic and the Soviet the bereavement of his people. Irrespective of the polit­ Union. He frequently drew attention to the greatimpor­ ical passions he aroused with his ardent soul and irres­ tance of Soviet political, economic and military pective of the position taken by nations and Govern­ assistance for the United Arab Republic. The Govern­ ments in his regard, he met the challenge of politics ment and people of the Soviet Union cherished feelings and the challenge of his time. of deep esteem and sincere friendship for this great statesman and politicalfigureof the Arab world. Nasser 17. Gamal Abdel Nasser was a living proof of the visited the Soviet Union on many occasions. He came power ofmen over history and events. The ideas that to our country last in the summer of this year. In his he defended, the objectives for which he fought, will statement in Moscow, which was reported in Pravda leave a powerful imprint on his people. He won the on 1 July, he said: love of his great country and of the noble Arab nation in a setting of historical grandeur. "While being dedicated to the unity of our nation, we are also in favour of unity among all peace-loving • 18. We extend all our sympathy to the Government forces which are strivingfor peace and security based and the people of the United Arab Republic in this not on violence but on justice. Our peoples have moment of sorrow. always believed and continue to believe in peace, but at the same time they are convinced-and this 19. Mr. MALIK (Union of Soviet SocialistRepublics) has been borne out by their experience-that peace ..... ' (translated from Russian): Yesterday the whole world must be based on justice. Peace cannot be based heard the tragic news: on 28 September a man of world on the occupation of territory by force, and it cannot renown, an eminent political figure and statesman, the be based on the flagrant violationofa people's rights. President of the United Arab Republic, Gamal Abdel We further believe that it is only in circumstances Nasser, passed away. The death of President Nasser of peace that our aspirations can be fulfilled. Only is a grievous loss not only for the people of the United peace will enable us to preserve all the fruits of our Arab Republic and the entire Arab nation, but for all efforts to place them entirely in the service of the its friends, for those who are fightingfor peace, national political and socio-economic reconstruction of our independence, democracy and social justice. countries." r:,",:': N~'-"" :~:,." "":~.-".~­ I

1852nd meeting - 29 September 1970 3 23. A grave illness put an untimely end to Nasser's the United Arab Republic, the defence of the inter- life. With the people of the United Arab Republic, ests ofthe Arab peoples in theirjust, anti-imperialist the Soviet people mourn this great loss. struggle, the strengthening of their independence and economic and defence potential. This course is deter­ 24. The Soviet Union is sending, to attend the funeral mined by the unity of purposes of the struggle of of President Nasser at Cairo, a delegation of Party the people of the Soviet Union and the Arab peoples and Government officials composed of Mr. Aleksei against the forces of imperialism and aggression. It Nikolaevich Kosygin, chief of the delegation, Mr. has been tested by time and accords with the funda­ Zakharov, Deputy Defence Minister of the USSR and mental interests of the peoples ofour countries. The Mr. Vinogradov, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Soviet Union will continue rendering support to the of the USSR. national liberation movement of the Arab peoples.

25. In conclusion, I should like to read out the mes­ "The friendly Soviet-Egyptian relations to whose sage ofcondolence which the leaders ofthe Communist development the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser Party of the Soviet Union and the Soviet Government attached paramountsignificance facilitate the mobili­ have sent to the Acting President of the United Arab zation of the forces of the Arab peoples to fight for Republic and to the people of that country: the liberation ofthe Israeli occupied Arab territories, the establishment of a just and enduring peace in "To Acting President Anwar Sadat, the Govern­ the Middle East. The line aimed at a political settle­ ment, the National Assembly, the Arab Socialist ment ofthe Middle Eastern conflict and convincingly Union, and the people ofthe United Arab Republic. championed by the late President Nasser will con­ tinue to enjoy our utmost support. "The Central Committee ofthe Communist Party, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, the Council "The late Gamal Abdel Nasser was a tried, tested of Ministers and the peoples of the Soviet Union and consistent fighter against imperialism. The best ,- ) were deeply grieved to learn of the untimely death perpetuation of his memory will therefore be the i of Gamal Abdel Nasser, the outstanding statesman, cohesion of the Arab States in their struggle against recognized leader of the national liberation move­ imperialism, the strengthening of their unity. ment, great friend of the Soviet Union, President and Premier ofthe United Arab Republic and Chair­ "In this grievous hour when President Gamal man ofthe Arab Socialist Union ofthe United Arab Abdel Nasser untimely died, we convey, on behalf Republic, on 28 September, at the age of fifty-two. of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the Presidium of the Supreme "The anti-imperialist, anti-feudal revolution in Soviet of the USSR, the Soviet Government and Egypt, which paved the way for independent national the Soviet people, profound condolences to the development towards freedom and progress for the Government, the National Assembly, the Arab people ofyour country, was accomplished under the Socialist Union and the people of the United Arab leadership of Gamal Abdel Nasser on 23 July 1952. Republic and reassure them of the immutability of our sentiments offriendship, fraternity and militant "With Gamal Abdel Nasser's name are associated solidarity. the fundamental socio-economic transformations effected in the United Arab Republic in the interests "Brezhnev, Podgorny, Kosygin, of the broad mass of the working men and women "Moscow, Kremlin, ofthe Egyptian people. His name cannot be divorced "29 September 1970."2 from the courageous struggle of the people of Egypt against the triple imperialist aggression in 1956 and 26. Mr. BABU (United Republic of Tanzania): It is the Arab countries' struggle for the elimination of with very profound shock that the world has received the consequences of the Israeli aggression of 1967. the news of the untimely death of one of the greatest The United Arab Republic took a position in the leaders and greatest sons of Africa, who is also the vanguard ofthe national liberation movement of the beloved leader of the Arab people, President Gamal .. Arab peoples, and therein also lies the great merit Abdel Nasser. of the late Gamal Abdel Nasser. 27. In expressing this loss to Africa we think of the "President Gamal Abdel Nasser did much for the many problems that confront the continent, the princi­ establishment of sincere friendship and fruitful co­ pal one of which is the struggle for the liberation of .. operation between the United Arab Republic and southern Africa. In spite of the many problems con­ the Soviet Union. This is highly appreciated in the fronting the Egyptian people in the Middle East, Presi­ Soviet Union. dent Nasser never failed to provide leadership in the anti-imperialist struggle to rid Africa ofthe humiliation "In these grave days for the Egyptian people, the of colonialism. Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet 28. The Egyptian people under his leadership have of the USSR and the Soviet Government want never retreated .rom their responsibility for African emphatically to reaffirm the Soviet Union's course liberation. Indeed, ever since the overthrow of the towards the development ofall-round relations with 2 Quoted in English by the speaker.

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,--_.' .-,------.. 4 General Assembly - Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary Meetings feudalist regime in that country, Egypt has become two men also had something in common. President the centre of the liberation struggle. Nasser rid the Egyptian people of feudal rule and the instrument ofexploitation in 1952,and President Obote 29. Many ofus today who representthe free countries did the same for the people ofUganda in 1966. I person­ of Africa still remember the early and mid 1950s in nally had the opportunity to admire President Nasser, the many liberation offices in Zamalek, Cairo, where his courage and his devotion to the cause of freedom major anti-colonial strategies were outlined and many andjustice when I served as representative ofthe then very important decisions were taken in the struggle Uganda National Congress in Cairo at the time when against colonialism. Uganda was struggling for its independence, to which the representative of Tanzania just referred. 30. Thus, the liberation of many African countries .. (. would have been a more protracted struggle had it 37. Africa and all the other countries that are deter­ not been for the unflinching support, moral as well mined to eliminate colonialism and neo-colonialism as material, of the Egyptian people under the strong from the face of the earth are poorer without him. leadership of the leader whose passing away we are Let us rededicate ourselves to the good for which he mourning here today. has stood. He has given his people patriotism and a sense of direction. If these are carried on his efforts 31. President Nasser was one of the architects of the will not have been in vain. Organization ofAfrican Unity, which today is the pillar of the African struggle for liberation. It was not until 38. Mr. Presider ; .uld like through you to convey the coming into power of President Nasser and his to the delegation . ae United Arab Republic our colleagues that the Egyptian and Arab people came deeply felt condolences at this tragic death. At this to take the problem of African liberation as part of moment Uganda mourns together with its brothers and their struggle. He created conditions in the Arab world sisters in the United Arab Republic. May his soul rest that released mass enthusiasm for the liberation of the in peace. rest of Africa. That is a great contribution to the over 400 million people of Africa. 39. Mr. TARABANOV (Bulgaria) (interpretation from French): The whole world was shocked at the 32. We are convinced that President Nasser's leader­ sudden and unexpected demise of President Nasser, ship has laid a solid foundation which future leaderships at a time when he, through super-human efforts, had will emulate. The struggle for the liberation of Africa just contributed to the reconciliation of the different will, if anything, be further strengthened as a tribute elements which were fighting for the liberation of the to the memory of this great leader and devoted son Arab world from the foreign yoke. of Africa. 40. Gamal Abdel Nasser was one of the greatest 33. We wish to extend our condolences to the people statesman of our era and unquestionably the greatest and Government of the United Arab Republic, and Arab leader of our time. He was the very personifica­ especially to the family of this great son of Africa. tion of the struggle of the Arab peoples and the oppressed peoples of Africa and Asia fighting to free 34. Mr. ALLIMADI (Uganda): Today, the United themselves from the foreign yoke and from colonial Arab Republic, the Arab world, Africa, the non-aligned domination. world and indeed the whole world, mourn the death of a great statesman. His supporters and antagonists 41. The principal architect ofthe struggle ofthe Arab will both agree that Gamal Abdel Nasser was one of world against the colonial and foreign yoke and for the greatest statesmen of this century. His deeds, so national liberation, President Nasser was inspired and compelling and still so vivid in our minds, make the guided by the desire to lead his people, together with news of his death such a shattering, tragic, event that all the oppressed peoples of Africa and Asia, along I lack appropriate expressions. His agrarian reforms the path of progressive development towards peace in Egypt, the handling of the Suez Canal crisis, his among free peoples in justice. support of the late Lumumba during the Congo crisis, his role among the non-aligned countries, his material, 42. At a time when the entire world and the United .- political and moral supportfor the independence move­ Nations as well are shocked at the loss of this great ments in Africa, demonstrate that President Nasser . son of all mankind, the countries of Eastern Europe, was first and foremost an apostle of anti-colonialism Hungary, Poland, the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist and anti-neo-colonialism, and indeed an apostle of Republic, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, peace. Romania, Czechoslovakiaand my own country, as well po as Mongolia, express their great sorrow at the tremen­ 35. This remarkable son ofAfrica, who accomplished dous loss suffered by the Arab peoples and by the so much with so little material support, has shown world as a whole. We bow in deep sorrow and sadness to the world what can be achieved when a leader com­ at the bier of this extraordinary man who led the Arab bines a sense ofjustice with political convictions. world towards a new renaissance and towards progress. 36. President Nasser was a personal friend of my President, and since Uganda became independent our 43. We are sure, however, that the ideas defended two countries have enjoyed very cordial relations. The by Gamal Abdel Nasser will be taken up and carried

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1852nd meeting ,- 29 September 1970 5 [:"1 ! 1 forward by intrepid fighters for the total liberation of against colonialism and imperialism became an exam-I' j the Arab world from all colonial and imperialist domi- ple in Europe as well as in Asia, Africa and America. t j nation and for peace and progress in justice. He had great faith in the peoples of Asia, with whose I ! Heads ofState he established fraternal and fruitful ties. j I 44. Mr. BOYE (Senegal) (interpretation from With President Nehru and President Tito, he instituted J French): The tragic passing of President Gamal Abdel and developed the principles of non-alignment which I Nasser has grievously afflicted the Government and have flourished more and more every day. With the I People of Senegal. Gamal Abdel Nasser was not only leaders of the socialist peoples, and particularly of the } the great and unchallenged leader of his own country Soviet Union, he established ties of friendship that I' i but also one of the most lucid guides of Africa and he developed in the service of the noble principles r""I (. the contemporary world, the kind ofman rarely found of freedom, progress and independence. i rt i in history. After having forged the independence of \' I his country, he engaged in the struggle against colonial­ 47. The death of Gamal Abdel Nasser is a great loss t ; h: I ism and the struggle for the liberation of the peoples which the Arab world, Asians and the world as a whole l' 1 Jfi of Africa and Asia. I had the privilege of meeting him willfeel deeply. On behalfof the Asian Group I request jl; ( i I and I remember today with emotion that evening in the delegation of the United Arab Republic to accept jl { May 1966 in which he so well and so lucidly dealt our most sincere condolences and to convey to his !~ 1 with all the problems that existed in Africa. President family, his Government, his people and the entire Arab I; i I:· ~ Nasser has been recalled to God at a crucial time when family of nations the expression of our profound ). I the whole world had need of his statesmanlike qualities sorrow. U ; ii-­ and his lucidity. Yesterday he left the political scene ('- 11 as he had entered it, in dignity and in the conviction 48. Mr. RASHID (Pakistan): Pakistan mourns the t~ that social peace alone is the foundation of a free and death of President Gamal Abdel Nasser with the same R ! democratic world. On behalf of the Government and sorrow as do our brotherly people of the United Arab people of Senegal, I wish to address to the Government Republic. Itis mourning for an outstanding leader who i and people of Egypt, to his family and to the Arab had earned the trust and love of his people; a leader ~l world and the African world an expression of our sym­ of spotless integrity, fearless in the face of challenge, ~. 1::- pathy and grief. May God welcome him into His holy not bent by tribulations which would have crushed j; keeping! Amen! lesser men, he was a beacon of hope, and inspiration j; to the entire Arab nation. At a time when the Arab 45. Mr. EL-KHANI (Syria) (interpretation from peoples faced a unique test, President Gamal Abdel i French): You will well understand with what a heavy Nasserdid not let his vision be dimmed. He symbolized heart, with what deep sorrow and with what a feeling I the pride and will not only of the Arabs but also of 1,I of loss I take the floor today on behalf of the Asian the entire Afro-Asian world. In the passing of such lj Group and on behalf of the Syrian delegation. Taking a man a rallying point is lost for the forces opposed the floor for the first time in this Assembly, I am com­ to the supremacy of might. By one stroke of fate a pelled to speak of this great loss, this great affliction source of strength for the struggle to regain the dignity i~ that has befallen the Arabs, which has struck not only of those unjustly treated has been taken away. the Arabs, and the peoples of the "third world" but However, Gamal Abdel Nasser would not want any also the world as a whole, for Gamal Abdel Nasser who followed or admired him to succumb to despair. !:t !j was not only an Egyptian leader, he was not only an While, therefore, we share the shock and grief of the '~' ,i Arab leader, but a leader of the''third world" , a leader Arab nation, we pray that his ideals and his example f of the people and of the progressive masses that are may guide our Arab brethren towards unity and fighting for independence and freedom wherever they towards such a course of action as will enable them may be. To Egypt he restored its freedom, dignity to triumph. In flesh he is gone but in spirit he will and prosperity, he restored it to its place in the world. endure and remain imperishable. With hearts burdened To the Arabs he restored their faith in/unity, progress with sorrow, we wish the delegation ofthe United Arab and development. He placed at the disposal of all his Republic to know that the Pakistan delegation is brothers all his resources, all his vast experience and entirely with them in this dark hour. I shall quote from ability, to help them attain complete independence, our Holy Book: "Vve are all from Him and we shall freedom and progress. He devoted his entire life to all return to Him.':" noble humanitarian principles, to the struggle for the freedom of peoples, for the establishment of human 49. Mr. YOST (United States of America): Permit dignity in the "third world", for the conquest of me on behalf of the United States to join in paying independence and the legitimate rights of peoples. honour to the memory of an outstanding leader, Presi­ dent Nasser of the United Arab Republic. po Gamal Abdel Nasser did not live for himself or even for his country alone; he lived for the entire world, and he lived for principles which will remain alive and 50. In the early 1950s Mr. Nasser led Egypt into a flourishing even after his death. new era with his extraordinary energy and magnetism and his espousal ofthe cause ofnational development. 46. In the defence ofthese principles he was tireless, He personified for his people their new sense of hope for he had great faith in the masses that he wished and pride irtheir destiny and the future oftheir country. to see free, emancipated and proud. He wanted to save His powerful appeal extended throughout the Arab them from poverty and under-development. His exam­ world and beyond it. It was Mr. Nasser's fortune to ~ ple was followed in many countries and his revolution 3 Quoted in Arabic by the speaker j. 1- 1 I I· \

- General Assembly - Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary- Meetings come to leadership in a time and place ofsharp conflict with the many statements of sympathy uttered this in which he will be remembered as a formidable pro­ morning conveyingto the delegation ofthe United Arab tagonist. Republic the expressions of condolences and sorrow which are felt by our Government and people. But 51. He deserves equally to be remembered for his we preferred to make a statement directly because we vision in perceiving the need to move the Middle East are fully conscious ofthe significance this man, Gamal towards an age of peace. We devoutly hope that the Abdel Nasser, had for the Arab peoples, for all the efforts for peace in which he wisely joined will be con­ other peoples of the third world and for our own tinued and will succeed. We are grateful also that in people as well. the last period ofMr. Nasser's presidency the relations between the United States and the United Arab Repub­ 59. In future it will not be possible to talk about the lic began to improve. We greatly hope that this process history of the transformation offeudal and monarchic -. will also continue. Egypt into a modem progressive Government without mentioning first of all the name of President Nasser. 52. Beyond the region in which he was destined to In future it will not be possible to discuss the Arab play a major part, Gamal Abdel Nasser was acknow­ peoples' struggle for their national independence with­ - I_ ledged by all the world as one ofthe truly gifted leaders out placing in the forefront the name of President of his time, a man of 'rare ability and courage. The Nasser. It will not be possible to record the history United Statesjoinswith all nations in saluting his mem­ of the struggle of the African peoples against racism ory and extends profound sympathy to the people of and colonialism without mentioning President Nasser his country. in a place of honour. It will not be possible in future to analyse the struggle ofthe revolutionary movements 53. Mr. OULD TAYA (Mauritania) (interpretation ofthe third world without mentioningfirst andforemost from French): On behalfofthe President ofthe Islamic the name of President Nasser. Republic ofMauritania, ofthe Government and people of Mauritania I have the sad privilege of expressing 60. Nasser devoted his life to the cause of his people our sincere condolences and fraternal sympathy to the and his memory, which will never die, will serve as delegationofthe UnitedArab Republic, to the Egyptian an inspiration to lead his people to victory. In associat­ Government and people and also to the family of the ing itself with the feelings of the peoples of the world deceased. at this great loss, the Revolutionary Government of Cuba has ordered a period of official mourning com­ 54. The whole world, and particularly the third world, mencing today and our flags at half mast pay final is today mourning one of its most distinguished sons, tribute to the fallen hero and fighter. President Gamal Abdel Nasser. 61. Lastly, I should like to mention a few passages 55. President Gamal Abdel Nasser was not only an concerning the death of President Nasser which were Egyptian leader, but also a statement of international included in the statement made last night by the Prime standing and a great soldier. In assuming power with Minister of the Revolutionary Government of Cuba, a group of free officers he rid his people and the Commander Fidel Castro: enslaved, subjugated peoples of corruption and injus­ tice. The economic and social achievements conceived "Today the sad news of the death of President under his enlightened leadership are the best proof of Nasser of Egypt reached our country. President this. Furthermore, President Nasser, throughout his Nasser's death has occurred at a time ofgreat crisis life, remained faithful to the principles which guided in the Middle East. He was one of the outstanding him as a young soldier and a young fighter, which leaders and one of the most authoritative figures in are the love of his people, self-sacrifice and integrity. the Arab world. His death is undoubtedly a severe blow to the revolutionary movements in the Arab 56. The people of the United Arab Republic, like all countries, coming as it does at a time when the Arab peoples, is today living through oneofthegreatest imperialists are fanning the flames of war. tragedies which has ever afflicted it throughout its his­ tory. I am sure that the example of the one we mourn "That is why on the occasion of this sad event today will inexorably show the way and help it to perse­ we wish publicly to express our deep sorrow to the vere in the course which Gamal Abdel Nasser, by his peoples of the United Arab Republic and the Arab example and by his sacrifice, traced the course ofdig­ nations. At the same time, we express our condol­ nity and progress. ences to them and assure them of our solidarity."

57. The heavy responsibilities which weighed on the 62. Mr. ZAHEDI (Iran): I should like to echo here shoulders of this giant finally overcame him and his the sentiments which my august Sovereign has already supreme sacrifice recalls to my mind the words of a expressed to the Government and the people of the great poet: "I can say that after all his life having United Arab Republic. done the duty of a man, in dying he earned the right to become a hero." 63. Itwas with shock and deep sorrow thatthe Iranian delegation learned of the tragic and untimely death 58. Mr. ALARCON (Cuba) (interpretation from of President Gamal Abdel Nasser. This tragedy has Spanish): My delegation could have associated itself been felt throughout the world. The news media con-

----.. - 1852nd meeting - 29 September 1970 7 i tinue to be overshadowed by this great loss. The high 70. Mr. KASSE (Mali) (interpretation/ram French): tributes paid to President Nasser by the leaders in this With the announcement of the terrible news yesterday hall and elsewhere bear testimony to the esteem in a great tragedy afflicted the African continent and the which he is regarded and to the service which he ren­ Arab world. It is a great loss also for the community dered to his country. As an outstanding personality ofnations and a cause for deep mourning by all peoples he influenced the course of events in the Arab world, who are struggling for just causes. far beyond the limits ofhis country. He will be remem­ bered as a patriot and a man who gave his life for 71. Nasser lived fer an ideal-s-the ideal of liberty, his people and the Arab cause. Among his own, he the ideal of dignity, the ideal of justice. He fought was a hero and all ideal; in the Arab world, he was for that ideal. Yesterday, 28 September, he fell on the '. a champion of its cause and unity. field of honour, championing the cause of that ideal. 64. Today we share with our brothers in Egypt the 72. President Nasser not only liberated his own coun­ sadness and the grief by which they are overwhelmed try from foreign domination and feudalism, leading his in this hour of tragedy. In the name of the Iranian people towards progress, but also assisted in the libera­ •I delegation, I wish to.extend to the Government and tion of a large number of peoples and contributed to the people of the United Arab Republic and to the the strengthening of the independence of many members of President Nasser's family our most heart­ countries. His passing is a serious loss to all peoples felt condolences and sympathy. struggling for their liberation.

65. Mr. KHALID (Sudan): The greatest eloquence 73. My country and my government, which regarded could not adequately express the depth of the grief him as one of their best sons, would like to take this that is felt today throughout the Arab world, for Presi­ opportunity to convey to the delegation of the United dent Gamal Abdel Nasser was not only the President Arab Republic and to the Egyptian Government and and leader of the United Arab Republic: he was truly people their sympathy and their profound condolences. a leader of the Arab people, to whom he devoted all his labour and dedicated his whole life. 74. Mr. TOURE (Guinea) (interpretation from French): On behalf of my delegation, I should like to express the deep feeling ofconsternation and the great 66. Modem Egypt owes more to the leadership of sorrow that I myself feel-which is shared by all of this man than to that of any single leader throughout the peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America-as we its long and eventful history. He achieved its transfor­ mourn the loss of President Gamal Abdel Nasser of mation from feudalism and dependence to a modem, the United Arab Republic. This is one of the greatest independent, progressive State. blows that has ever struck Africa and the progressive world. A distinguished statesman and unquestioned 67. But Gamal Abdel Nasser was not only the leader ofthe Arab people, the death ofPresidentNasser devoted son of Egypt, not only the shining light of is a tragedy and a great loss for all those fighting for the whole Arab world: he was in the vanguard and freedom, dignity and justice. the forefront of the struggle for independence far beyond the borders ofthe Arab world. Nasser's efforts 75. Among the African Nations, in the meetings and for African liberation and non-aligned solidarity can conferences of the Afro-Asian countries and the non­ neither be denied nor forgotten. aligned countries, President Gamal Abdel Nasser played a role of the utmost importance. It is not only 68. To thepeopleofmy country, Gamal Abdel Nasser the Arab people who are mourning the death of this was indeed a true friend, a friend whose friendship greatman butalso the people ofAfrica, and in particular had never failed or faltered. The Sudan had a special the people ofGuinea, together with their leader, Presi­ place in Nasser's heart. He was with us in our struggle dent Ahmed Sekou Toure, who pledged their deep for independence and he was with us as we strove affection and friendship for this man. to build our nation. The people of the Sudan are all mourning his loss on this day of calamity. But more 76. May I here convey to the United Arab Republic important than that, the Sudanese people today are delegation our deepest condolences. There are men more dedicated than ever to carry forward his mission who never die, for the spirit they represented incarnate for Arab unity, political independence, social justice is immortal. President Gamal Abdel Nasser is one of and international peace and solidarity. Our greatest these men. ... tribute to Nasser shall be the doubling of our efforts to fulfil the promises of liberty and unity enunciated 77. Mr. BUDO (Albania) (interpretation from by Presidents Nasser of the United Arab Republic, French): The delegation of the People's Republic of AI-Qaddafi of Libya and Nimeiri of the Sudan. Albania was very much moved by the news ofthe sud­ den and unexpected death of President Gamal Abdel 69. The Arab nation in its entirety will also be true Nasser, a distinguished Arab statesman and beloved and faithful to the ideals and principles that guided leaderofthe fraternal Egyptianpeople, who, afterover­ him and for which he has given his dear life. It will throwing the monarchist regime in Egypt, devoted his remember that Gamal Abdel Nasser was not daunted energies to the struggle against imperialism and the by adversity-and it will not be daunted. rebuilding of his country. i· 8 . General Assembly - Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary Meetings 78. On this sad occasion we should like to express peace in an areawhich has passed through great suffer- to the delegation of the United Arab Republic, and, ing and which has been tom by great difficulties. through it, to the Government of the United Arab Republic and the family of President Nasser, our most 85. We fully associate ourselves with the feelings that sincere condolences on the great loss suffered by the have been expressed here, and we should like to join Egyptian people and their country, a country with in offering our condolences to the people and Govern­ which the people ofAlbania and the People's Republic ment of the United Arab Republic. ofAlbania are bound by friendly and fraternal relations. 86. Mr. PAZHWAK (Afghanistan): We have been 79. On this sad occasion, which is such a severe test taught that only great men can really feel and mourn for the fraternal Egyptian people, the Albanian people the ending ofa great life because only great men really and its Government are firmly behind it. We are con­ know, through their own experience, what a great life vinced that even during this period of national mourn­ is. With that in mind, and in the light of the tributes ing, the Egyptian people will find the necessary energy that have been paid on this occasion to the late Presi­ to consolidate even further, to close its ranks, and dent Gamal Abdel Nasser, I shall not repeat what has to fight shoulder to shoulder with the other Arab already been said. I am here only to express the pro­ peoples against the common enemy, for the triumph found sorrow of my people in Afghanistan and my of its legitimate struggle against imperialist Zionist delegation here. aggression. 80. Mr. SWARAN SINGH (India): In President 87. We extend our condolences to the delegation of Nasserthe world has lost a really great and outstanding the United Arab Republic and the people of that leader. The non-aligned world has suffered an irrepa­ country. But in so doing we are extending our condol­ rable loss, because those of us who had the honour ences to the whole Arab nation and the whole Moslem of working with him in Belgrade and in Cairo know world, because President Nasser did not belong to one the wise words and the great guidance that he provided nation only. to the countries in the non-aligned circle. 88. It is our hope that the greatest tribute to him 81. In the Afro-Asian world, he first played a signifi­ can be paid by thinking of his ideals and remembering cant role at Bandung. He was young at that time, but them. Those ideals were peace and justice. He wished his youth and his dynamism greatly impressed all the to see them achieved not only by the Arab people participants, and he soon emerged as a great and out­ but by the whole world. With him alive we could have .' standing leader of the Afro-Asian community. He took hoped for more to be done for the world as a whole. charge of the affairs of his country at a very crucial time. His country had a great history and a great past 89. As far as his own nation is concerned, however, (~, spreading over thousands of years. But at the time we think he accomplished his mission by building a when he assumed authority the conditions were really nation that will never forget his ideals. It is only in difficult and it was his youthful and dynamic leadership that way that the leader of a nation can die in peace. that created a new hope, not only amongst the people In the words of an Arab philosopher, recited over the of Egypt but also amongst the Arab countries, who grave of his teacher, "We are not mourning you; we discovered a new faith in their future and in their should mourn those you haveleft behind." In the words destiny. But for his great courage and his unflinching of an Afghan philosopher, "One who lives and dies faith in his people, the troubles that the Arab countries for others begins his own eternal life. What and who have passed through during the last twenty years would should be mourned is what and whom he has left have perhaps taken a different turn. behind." 90. President Nasser was such a great man. The 82. Not only is this a loss to the international com­ munity but we in Indiafeel particularlygrieved because nation of Afghanistan has lost a friend, and my people in him we had a very dear, great and trusted friend. started mourning this great loss as soon as the news reached our country. 83. He visited India on several occasions. The late 91. Mr. FARAH (Somalia): It is difficult for us to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru always had the clos­ find words to express the deep sense of loss which est of contacts with him and they exchanged views the entire Somali people feels at the death ofPresident on all matters not only of bilateral but of international Gamal Abdel Nasser. The loss to his country, to Africa importance. It was a great shock to the people ofIndia and to the third world is incalculable. when this news was received there. 92. In his country this great reformer and statesman 84. In the course of human history great men come succeeded in the tremendous task of bringing about and the law of nature is such that they also depart. in a few years the change from a semi-feudal to a mod­ But in the departure of President Nasser the modern ern society in which all the people of the United Arab world-the present-day, complicated world-has lost Republic could find dignity and socialjustice. In Africa, a great and outstanding leader whose leadership was President Gamal Abdel Nasser was the foremost ofparticularly great value at the present moment, when champion in the struggle for liberty, equality and jus­ he was bending all his energies to the restoration of tice. -:------~"------.._----_..-----.._---,,----",""------.. , ----, ------1852nd meetin~---~9 SePt~mber 1970 - .:':': ·--'--·-·----- .. ::~-~--~-.---:---U j' I 93. As far as my own country is concerned, the said that he was one of the inspirations and guiding I I c~nturies-ol.d friendship bet~een ?ur two peoples was stars of ~hat ha~ b~en ~alled the ~evolution of rising j- I given new Impetus under his guidance. Both on the expectations which IS still abroad 10 our world today. I j road to independence and after it was achieved there I I has been no field of human endeavour in which my 100. Liberia mourns the death of this renowned j ! people has notreceived the kind ofbrotherly assistance statesman, whose integrity was beyond reproach and j and counsel that makes friendship and independence whose manly virtue never compromised with circum- I meaningful. stances. The world mourns the death of President l Nasser, this world citizen whose lofty humanitarian j ) 94. In the affairs ofthe third world, it is hard to think policies and principles were unshakable and who was i I of a cause with which he was not deeply associated so consecrated to peace. r I or to which he did not give inspired leadership. j'. i 101. The delegation of Liberia extends its heartfelt ifl 95. We of Somalia mourn his loss, but we are sup­ sympathy to the delegation of the United Arab Repub­ If i ported by the thought that his spirit will continue to lic, to the bereaved family and to the Government 1,; ! inspire those ideals of human dignity to which he so and people ofthe United Arab Republic whom he loved selflessly dedicated his' life. so deeply and served so well. 102. Mr. MOJSOV (Yugoslavia):On behalf of the 96. On behalf of my delegation I wish to extend to l'~ Yugoslav delegation and ofthe Government and people o I, the delegation of the United Arab Republic, and of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, I through that delegation, to his bereaved family and should like to convey to the delegation of the United l'I: : to the people and Government of the United Arab 1; ; Arab Republic and to the Government and people of i Republic, our deepest sympathy in "his time of great that country our deepest condolences and sympathy (; r sorrow. "I i) for their great loss of a leader who was a symbol of ~ : the struggle for emancipation and freedom, not only 97. Mr. BARNES (Liberia): It is with deep sorrow of the United Arab Republic, but of the entire Arab and a sense ofgreat loss that the delegation of Liberia world. With his death the world has lost a great, joins in this tribute to the memory of Gamal Abdel courageous and tireless fighter for peace and freedom. Nasser, President of the United Arab Republic, whose His life and work are inseparably bound up with the death has filled us with a great sadness. The passing most profound aspirations of the people of Egypt and of President Nasser has opened the urn of grief into with his great achievements. which are being poured the tears of the peoples of the Arab world, the peoples of Africa, indeed the 103. The Government ofYugoslavia, on the occasion peoples of the world. He who was the ornament of ofthis tragic loss, has declared a day ofnational mourn­ the United Arab Republic, he who was one ofthe cham­ ing in Yugoslavia. This is only a symbol of the apprecia­ pions of world peace and international co-operation, tion and love ofall the people ofYugoslavia for Gamal he who was one of the architects of the Organization Abdel Nasser, of their admiration for his personal of African Unity, is today the subject of our sorrow courage, political strength and dedication to the noble and grief. Notonly the United Arab Republic but Africa causes of the Arab world. He is in the hearts of the has sustained an irreparable loss in the death of this people ofYugoslavia and his memory will remain with great leader, who was a pillar of strength in the sus­ us for ever. tained effort to eradicate colonialism from the face of Africa. Now that he has met an untimely death he 104. President Nasser was a great personal friend of will remain an inspiration to the wholesome and active Yugoslavia's President Tito. They collaborated very struggle for the emancipation of Africa from the closely and the personal relationship between them shackles that have bound some portions of our contin­ is an example of co-operation and constant relations ent in the miseries of foreign domination. among statesmen of different nations. President Tito and 'President Nasser exchanged views very often 98. President Nasser was a man of character, and through exchanges of messages and by personal con­ being a man of character, he was a man of destiny. tacts. Only a few months ago they met for the four­ He looked upon others as living images of himself and teenth time. strode mightily to raise his fellow men to a higher plane of selfless service in the never-ending quest for world 105. Gamal Abdel Nasser was not only the most emi­ peace, a peace in which each man and woman regard­ nent leader of the United Arab Republic and of all less of race, colour and ideological complexion, could Arab countries, but also the great son of Africa, of seek to enrich his or her life and share together the that turbulent continent to whose emancipation and blessings of life. He embodied the belief that peace liberation he made such a great contribution. Gamal was the only good, reason the only torch, justice the Abdel Nasser was not only the most eminent leader l only worship, humanity the only religion, and love the of the United Arab Republic and ofall Arab countries, i '-\ only priest. but also the great son ofAfrica, ofthat turbulent conti­ ! nent to whose emancipation and liberation he made I 99. We here in this room know very well of the out­ such a great contribution. Gamal Abdel Nasser was standing and effective role which President Nasser one of the outstanding leaders of all non-aligned I; played in the movement towards the independence of countries. He was one of the founders of the policy l colonial peoples. As a matter of fact, it may well be of non-alignment, because he was in the forefront of i I I I . I ------'------~~~-- ...

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10 General Assembly - Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary Meetings the statesmen who understood the needs ofthe contem- 113. President Bourguiba and the people and the porary world and the inevitability of change. Government of Tunisia have already expressed their feelings of grief to the people and Government of the 106. The purposes and the activities of the non­ United Arab Republic. On their behalf and on behalf aligned countries gained much oftheir inspiration from of my delegation and myself, I wish to say from this Nasser, who did not spare any effort or personal rostrum thatwe share the affliction which has justbefal­ dedication to contribute to the affirmation and the len that sister nation. exposing of the ideas of non-alignment in international relations. 114. Africa and Islam have lost one of their most brilliant sons, called back by God at the height of his 107. He was one of the initiators I)f and most active fight. May his soul rest in peace. leaders during the conference in Bandung in 1955 and the first two conferences ofHeads of State or Govern­ 115. Mr. MWIHIA(Kenya): My country mourns with ment of the non-aligned countries in Belgrade in 1961 the people of the United Arab Republic the untimely and Cairo in 1964. This gained him immense popularity death of President Nasser. This great and illustrious all over the world. son of Africa spared no effort in working towards the improvement of the economic and social wen-being 108. We are now all aware that, despite all the con­ of his countrymen. He played a significant role in the troversies, the world has lost a great statesman at a fight for solutions to the problems that face Africa and most crucial time, not only for the situation in the the developing world at large. In fact, he was a leading Middle East but also for international relations as a champion for the total liberation of Africa from the whole. But I am sure that pis ideals and his deeds vestiges ofcolonialism and the related abuses of human will endure for ever. I am sure that the life and the rights. achievements of Gamal Abdel Nasser will represent for a long period to come a great source of inspiration 116. Although fully committed to the cause of the and encouragement for future generations, inspiration Arab people he never permitted his involvement to and encouragementfor all men strivingfor thefreedom, override his concern for human survival. In other independence and equality of all the peoples of the words, he was always willing to promote a peaceful world. but honourable solution to the Middle East question. Persident Nasser was indeed a great and true 109. Mr. DRISS (Tunisia) (interpretation from statesman. French): On this solemn occasion when we must rise to the level of this grave event which we deplore, I 117. We sincerely express our deep condolences to should like, in the name of the Tunisian delegation, the people of the United Arab Republic and to the to say what sadness, what grief we felt at learning family of the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser. of the sudden demise ofPresident Gama! Abdel Nasser at a time when intense and harmonious co-operation 118. Mr. NKAMA (Zambia): I rise-as many distin­ has been established between Tunisia and the United guished representatives have done on this sad and Arab Republic to face the urgent problems confronting heart-rending occasion of the untimely and sudden our area, to consolidate our unity and to lay firm foun­ passing of one of our century's outstanding leaders dations for safeguarding the honour, dignity and inter­ and statesmen, President Gamal Abdel Nasser-to ests of the Arab countries on our planet where conflicts express sincere condolences, on behalf of my delega­ and injustices are rampant. tion and country, to the bereaved family and the people of the United Arab Republic. 110. The whole world-i-and especially the Arab world -was shocked and grieved to learn of the cruel death 119. His tragic death is indeed an incalculable loss of Gamal Abdel Nasser, a man who has inscribed his to Africa and to the world. President Nasser was a name on the pages of contemporary history. dedicated son of his country, the United Arab Repub­ lic. He was a great leader of the African continent 111. Builder of the independence of his country, and indeed a distinguished world statesman. There can leader of the Egyptian people in specially difficult and be no question but that by his untimely passing the painful circumstances he was always one of those in entire human race has been rendered all the poorer. the forefront of Africa, the Arab and non-aligned world. During his whole life he fought colonialism, neo­ colonialism in all its guises. He fought apartheid and 120. President Nasser was also a relentless fighter racial discrimination. He left us at a time when a ray for human equality, freedon, justice and democracy. of hope seemed to appear, finally making it possible Through his death our continent and the peoples of to bind the wounds of that area beset by war for over Africa have lost some of that freedom and some of twenty years. that justice, for while Africa may find someone to suc­ ceed him, Africa will not replace him. 112. Gamal Abdel Nasser is no longer among us, but his courage, his dynamism and his energy are still with 121. President Nasser was also a soldier, an us, engraved in our memory. The Egyptian people organizer, an intellectual, a revolutionary, a politician, mourns him and the Arab world mourns him; they and overand above all this and perhaps most important, are united in a same grief. he was a humanist. He loved people. It was this love 1852nd meeting - 29 September 1970 11 for and devotion to people that enabled President 128. My own country, Ghana, has indeed lost a friend Nasser to transform Egypt into the modern United through whose personal contribution the present Arab Republic. It was President Nasser's qualities of friendly relations between our two countries have been leadership that enabled the ancient Egyptian people so firmly established. Wherever leaders and men of to take their rightful place on the international scene goodwill assemble, whetherin the halls ofthe Organiza- in modern times. President Nasser, perhaps more than tion ofAfrican Unity or at the non-aligned conferences, any other leader on the African continent, fought for or indeed at the United Nations, his loss will be deeply the cause of liberation that led to the emancipation felt and sadly regretted. of so many of the African States in the last decade or so. 129. We join the people ofthe United Arab Republic in mourning his death, and extend to his family our 122. The Zambian people mourn him; the Egyptian most sincere condolences. May his examplebe a source people mourn him; Africa mourns him. The world of strength and inspiration to us all. mourns this great man. 130. Mr. ELIAS (Nigeria): It is with profound grief 123. Mr. PINERA. (Chile) (interpretation from and shock that, on behalfof the people and Government Spanish): At this time I should like to add the sad of the Republic of Nigeria, I express our very deep voice of my delegation to this tribute which the com­ condolences to the Government and people of the munity of nations today is paying to President Nasser, United Arab Republic and to the entire Arab world and through him to the great Arab people. Although on the sudden and untimely passing away of one of the Ambassador of Brazil, the Chairman of the Latin the greatest leaders of our time. Since he assumed American Group, Mr. Araujo Castro, spoke a few the leadership of his people in 1952, Gamal Abdel minutes ago with great emotion, I feel a need to give Nasser has given inspiration notonly to his own people, expression to a feeling which is shared by my people, but also to Africa and the third world. We cannot the Chilian people. recount on this occasion his innumerable contributions to the Organization of African Unity, especially to the 124. The role that President Nasser, that great man, African liberation movement and the committee played on the international political scene has rightly responsible for that movement under the aegis of the been mentioned here and we have been reminded that Organization of African Unity. His contributions were unquestionably he changed the course of modern his­ always as generous as they were spontaneous. tory. However, I should like to dwell on the man, on the public leader, who was the servant, the symbol 131. The United Arab Republic has lost a great son. and the reflection of the Arab people, a son of Africa Africa will miss the leadership of a man of vision, a and brother of all developing peoples, who constitute man of wise counsel and a man ofindomitable courage. the great majority of the nations of the world. The world has been left much the poorer for the depar­ ture of an outstanding world statesman. The vacuum that has been created for us by this sudden loss will 125. His death leaves an open wound in the Arab be very difficult to fill. people, and constitutes an irreparable loss to the inter­ national community. On this sad morning, I should 132. The late President Nasser was a great friend like to pay a tribute to him on behalf of Chile and of my country. He was one of Nigeria's staunchest its people. In a voice fraught with emotion and sadness friends in its dire hour of need. During our recent civil I say, all honour to the great President Nasser, war he firmly stood by and supported the solidarity and territorial integrity ofmy country. He always stood 12r:. ~A"1" ·OWU~U Inh",n",\. 'rho Government "'nrl tho .a. v. .LV.1.. III , ...., \'-'.&."11"/''& &1.,,", '-IV. "'" 1".''''''1''' "1.&"" "1£"', for the independence and Uberty of peoples people ofGhanaheard with profound shock and sorrow everywhere. His sense ofjustice was unfaltering. The the news ofthe sudden and unexpected death yesterday Governmentand people ofNigeria sincerely and deeply of the great son of Africa, President Gamal Abdel share in the tragedy of his untimely death. It is signifi­ Nasser of the United Arab Republic. I wish on behalf cant that Gamal Abdel Nasser had recently brought of the Government and people of Ghana to express about a settlement in Jordan-a few hours, indeed, our heartfelt condolences at such a tremendous loss, before his untimely death. a loss not only to the people ofthe United Arab Repub­ lic, who loved and revered President Nasser, but also 133. Our profound sympathies go to the bereaved to the whole of the Arab world, to Africa and to all Nasser family. May the memory of this great scion oppressed people throughout the world, whose cause of the land ofthe Pharaos live as long as the pyramids. he championed in a relentless fight against imperialism, Let us recall the wise lines of John West: colonialism and oppression. "We deeply mourn for him that cannor hear. 127. President Nasser was a great man, a valiant and renowned leader of his people, a tireless and selfless "We weep the more because we mourn in vain:' fighter in the cause of freedom from oppression and exploitation, a wise counsellor in times of crisis and 134. Mr. BAYULKEN (Turkey): I wish to express a cherished and much respected statesman. His our great grief at the loss of one of the outstanding untimely death at this moment in history has robbed personalities of our age. In the history of our times mankind of the services of a great leader. President Gamal Abdel Nasser's place is well marked.

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, ( , .". • .' 1lfI • • f • • 12 General Assembly - Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary Meetings - - He was an excellent embodiment ofthe personalcharm great Nasser. We are convinced that the Arab world and political acumen that have kept Egypt in the main­ will always draw inspiration from the man who was stream of history since the birth of international life. its unquestioned leader. He broke into the pages of history as a vigorous leader of his people, putting his outstanding qualities at their 142. We Arabs, on this sad occasion, solemnly under­ service unreservedly and unremittingly until his very take to continue your fight to the end. For this genera­ last days. His dramatic loss is mourned not only by tion and for generations to come, you will be a symbol. his people but also by all friendly peoples all over the !he torch will be taken up again. May your soul rest world. His untimely departure has been a shock to 111 peace. us all, as evidenced by the universal concern it has provoked. His is a great loss to his people, but we 143. Mr. OUSSEINI (Niger) (interpretation from feel certain that the new sense of destiny with which French): On behalf of the African Group, over which he h2r. endowed them will sustain them in this hour my delegation presides this month, on behalf of the of tragedy. President of the Republic ofNiger, H.E. Diori Hamani, and ofthe Government and people ofNiger as a whole, 135. In the name of my de. gation I should like to I have the sad duty of paying a heartfelt tribute to extend my heartfelt condolences to the delegation, the the memory of a great African who has left us. Government and the people ofthe United Arab Repub- 'lic. I am confident that, in this sense of participation 144. It was with greatconsternationand deep emotion in the grief of a neighbour, I voice the sentiments of that we learned yesterday afternoon of the sudden my Government and country. death of the President of the United Arab Republic, H.E. GamalAbdel Nasser, who, atthe age offifty-two, 136. Mr. ALATTAR (Yemen (interpretation from fell victim to a heart attack. French): The premature loss that has struck the Arab nations with the passing of President Nasser is a very 145. This premature death ofone ofthe great leaders cruel blow. Ourgrief cannotbe allayedand our conster­ of the African world is a matter of deep sorrow for nation is beyond description. The shock we have suf­ all of us. For eighteen years he devoted himself to fered has penetrated deep and our sorrow knows no the development of his country which he served with consolation. passion and perseverance.

137. For us, the people of Yemen, Nasser was the 146. In Africa, more especially at meetings of the person who first came to the aid of the Yemeni Organization of African Unity, of which he was one revolution. It was he who without the slightest of the main founders, and in Afro-Asian as well as hesitation, with total abnegation and a great deal of international meetings, he was the constantsupportand courage, took the historic decision to support his tireless defender ofthe cause ofAfrica and the struggle Yemeni brothers who wanted to liberate themselves for the liberation of territories still under colonial from the Middle Ages. The name ofNasser will remain domination. the symbol and the hallmark of Yemen's liberation from a backward regime. 147. We remember the invaluable contribution which the United Arab Republic, under his leadership, con­ 138. The Yemeni people, like all other Arab peoples, stantly made to the liberation movements. weep for their hero, their visionary leader, the most brilliant man of the er ltemporary Arab generation. 148. In him Africa has lost a great son, one of the most prestigious statesman it has ever had. President But Nasser was not 01. J ..he leader of the Arab world; he was also the leader of the "third world". This scion Nasser was one of those men who give their all to of eternal Egypt was able to become one of the political their duty and mankind as a whole has today lost a geniuses not only of the Arab world but of Africa and great statesman who had devoted his life to the cause Asia as welt It was he who fought tirelessly for the of his country, of Africa and of the non-aligned world liberation of peoples under colonial or semi-colonial in order to ensure the triumph of peace and justice domination; it was he who was the spokesman of the among men. whole liberation movement of the Arab world and that of Africa and Asia as well. 149. On this sad occasion I should like, in the name of the African Group, of the African delegations, to 139. Nasser was a genius not only at the level of request the delegation of the United Arab Republic the "third world" but also at the international level. to accept the expression of our deep sympathy and our mC''"'- heartfelt condolences on the occasion oftheir 140. The loss suffered by the Arab nation is immense; berea ent. Let them rest assured that we are all but, if Nasser the man is dead, Nasser the visionary, at one with them in this deep grief which has befallen the statesman and the patriot still lives. He has left them. behind him his purposes, his faith in the struggle for national liberation, independence and economic and 150. Mr. MONDJO (People's Republic ofthe Congo) social development. (interpretation from French): The emotion that fills my heart prevents me from speaking eloquently on £41. The Nassers that remain and the Nassers to behalf of my delegation to convey the depths of the come will know how to achieve the objectives of the sorrow and dismay which have struck the peoples of ,"c__c_c-:,=::..,:.=-:==::==:::.::=....=-=-,_:;.7__-:::'::=.=::::"::=::'-:.c.=.•.•===:~-:.. ,;=C=,."'_:""'===;: 'C:=" :::=:: :::=;:;=" ' :' =~-C:= C'I! . ; '

I 1852nd meeting - 29 September 1970 13 ! .~ I iT r .....l ; my country at the news of the sudden death of Pres- "Foreminent men the whole earthis a tomb. Their ~'I ident Gamal Abdel Nasser. The People's Republic of name is inscribed not only on monuments in their I~'I the Congo feels this as a personal loss, felt in its countries and among their people but far beyond I;; I flesh and blood, in .the very fibres of its ~eing; this in distant lands. Their spirit lives for ever .in the I~ I great sorrow has afflicted not only the Egyptian people minds and hearts of people everywhere In the t i but also the Arab nation, Africa and the third world. world." [:,! H'i !~, i 151. The most highly deserved tributes have been It will ever live in the hearts and minds of the Cypriot ,6; j li:, paid by previous speakers to the memory of this great people. it! leader who has left us, but the keenest sorrow often ,1 :1 finds no means of expression. I shall merely say that 157. Mr. AL-SHAIKHLY (Iraqjr' Yesterday the ,"l President Nasser has died a hero's death. Arab nation was shocked and bereaved by the loss ,:I of a brilliant leader and, a loyal son. In this hour of ,1 ",t , \ 152. For twenty years continuously engaged in the deep sorrow which the people and the Government ,f service of his country, the Arab nation, African unity, of the Republic of Iraq share with me, I wish to convey the greatstruggle for the development ofthe third world to the brotherly people of the United Arab Republic, Yl and the anti-colonialist and anti-imperialist struggle this to the family ofthe late President and to the delegation , '( great leader of non-alignment remained faithful to the ofthe United Arab Republic oursincerest condolences. very end to the sacred cause of peace. freedom, independence and friendship among peoples. He died 158. What deepens my grief is the fact that I had hl the service of Arab unity which has been so sorely the honour to meet the late President on several occa­ tried in recent months. This is a death that deserves sions and to be closely acquainted with his great virtues to be enshrined in history. and qualities. The lasting impression of him that I will always have-as must be the case of the many who 153. A more authorized spokesman than myself, the have known him closely-is that of his essential Minister for Foreign Affairs of my country, will have humanity. We will remember Gamal Abdel Nasser as an opportunity of expressing the friendship, the the young fighter who made the liberation of his country admiration, the gratitude and the support of the Congo a goal worthy of every sacrifice and the restoration revolution for the inspired works of President Nasser of its dignity a duty deserving every effort. and the symbol that he represented and will always represent for future generations in my country. I hope 159. While fighting for the cause of Egypt he was that the people of the United Arab Republic and the faithful to the sacred bonds with the Arab nation and Arab nation may find here an expression ofthe heartfelt was aware of Egypt's responsibilities and duties condolences and the militant support of the People's tcwards the third world. As members ofone Arab fam­ .. Republic of the Congo in support of their cause, which ilywe know how irreplaceable ourloss is. In this critical is the cause of the oppressed peoples. moment of our history his patriotism and sincerity will be greatly missed. 154. Mr. ROSSIDES (Cyprus): My country is in deep mourning at this moment over the death of President 160. The Arab nation, which has been stunned by Nasser, and I come to this rostrum to pay homage the great loss of President Nasser, will continue its to the late President and leader of a sister country arduous struggle to achieve the lofty aims to which and a staunch and valued friend of Cyprus. President Nasser dedicated himself. 155. O~ behalf of my President and my Government 161. Mr. LEGNANI (Uruguay) (interpretation from and the people of Cyprus, I wish to convey to the Spanish): My delegation wishes, on behalf of my Government and the people ofthe United Arab Repub·· Government and on its own behalf, to express our lie our profound condolences. Gamal Abdel Nasser, condolences and sorrow to the delegation of the United as an international figure and as a man, had distin­ Arab Republic at the sudden demise of Gamal Abdel guished himself in all fields of human excellence and Nasser, requesting that delegation to be good enough virtue. His self-sacrifice for his country and his people, to convey those condolences to its Government. his undaunted courage and determination under the most trying of adversities and perils, his great initiative 162. While not attempting any critical evaluation of in rebuilding his country and elevating the standards the purposes and principles that guided his work in of his people, and, above all, his capacity for love the internal political life of his country and at the inter­ and understanding made him a hero leader not only national level, we must recognize in Mr. Nasser an of his country but of the whole Arab world. By his individual human factor, which in itselfwas the synthe.. frankness, his sincerity of purpose and his concern sis or reflection of collective tendencies while at the for freedom and peace everywhere he became an out­ same time it was the generating force and the dynamic standing world leader and a pillar of the non-aligned impetus, as it were, of those same tendencies. world, for whom his disappearance will be the greatest of losses. 163. In this mysterious adventure of the unfolding of human life he brought together the great forces on 156. I think that for this great man the words of the march and was one of their leaders. He was able

Pericles' funeral oration are suitable. Translated from 4 Mr. Al-Shaikhly spoke in Arabic. The English version of his the Greek they are: statement was supplied by the delegation. 14 General Assembly - Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary Meetings to act in such a manner because he possessed to a 171. The death of this great leader is not merely a very high degree the vocation of public service which loss to the country of which he has been a leader for is essential and inseparable from the role that he had so long; it is also a great and irretrievable loss to my assumed. country, as well as to the whole Arab world. It is unnecessary to enumerate the merits of Gamal Abdel 164. We must admit thatin the impassioned discharge Nasser or list his great and outstanding achievements, ofthat vocation ofpublic service Gamal Abdel Nasser burned out his own torch of life through one strict 172. Suffice it to say that'he was recognized as one and total expenditure of his vital energies. His life was of the most determined and dedicated leaders' of the and is interwoven-I might even say completely inter­ third world, He was a fighter for the cause offreedom mingled-with the unfortunate course of events that and an implacable enemy of colonialism and neo­ have shaped the life ofthe nation to which he belonged colonialism. Until the moment he died, he devoted and which he served. For that reason it is only reason­ all his time and energy, indeed all his life, to ensure able and understandable that his sudden death should peace, security and prosperity for his people, and to cause heartbreaking sorrow to that people. repel aggression and oust the foreign invaders from his country. He has always been the living incarnation 165. I would therefore ask the delegation of the of the hopes and aspirations of the Arab nation, as United Arab Republic, and through it the Government well as a symbol of the struggle of all those who fight ofthe United Arab Republic, to accept the condolences for freedom and peace, based on right and justice. of my Government and my delegation at the untimely demise of Gamal Abdel Nasser, whose life as a leader 173. It is true, alas, that the death of Gamal Abdel and servant of his people will for ever be linked to Nasser leaves a big vacuum in the United Arab Repub­ the history of his people and to the long history of lic and in the Arab world. However, the Arab nation, the peoples on the march. faithful to and inspired by its great historic mission, will rise to the challenge of the present crisis and will 166. Mr. ISMAIL (Southern Yemen): On behalf of continue to fulfil its historic mission in contributing my Government, I should like to express our deep a great human culture and an outstanding civilization. sorrow and shock at the untimely death of President The flame has not been extinguished; it has merely Gamal Abdel Nasser. changed hands and will be carried by those, who, fol­ lowing the example of Gamal Abdel Nasser, will con­ 167. Gamal Abdel Nasser was not only ~. great states­ tinue to lead the Arab nation on the road ofits glorious man but also the symbol of the awakening of all the destiny. oppressed peoples. President Nasser believed in revolution for the sake of all peoples under slavery 174. Gamal Abdel Nasser died, but the principles and and imperialist domination. He was the indisputable ideals to which he dedicated all his life will live for leader of the Arab nation, who dedicated his life to ever, generation after generation, in the hearts and the struggle against imperialism and neo-colonialism minds of every Arab and all men and women devoted in Africa, Asia and Latin America. To my country to the cause of freedom and peace, based on right and people President Nasser was and is the symbol and justice. ofa freedom fighter and a progressive leader who ren­ dered aid and assistance to the liberation movement 175. Mr. NJlNE (Cameroon) (interpretation from in Southern Yemen before and after its independence. French): As I take the floor to speak of the tragic demise of President Nasser, the President of the 168. President Nasser passed away in dignity and Federal Republic of the Cameroon has already sent honour while serving his country and world peace. a message of condolence to the Government and people He was a real man ofpeace, liberty and social progress. of the United Arab Republic. All peoples who believe in ideals and progressive prin­ ciples will consider him one of their foremost leaders 176. President Nasser was not only a personal friend and teachers. ofPresident Ahidjo, but, also, for the man in the street in the Cameroon the symbol of courage and struggle 169. At the same time as we grieve over the great for the liberation and emancipation of Africa. In the .. loss to our Arab world, we extend our deepest sym­ concert of African nations, the United Arab Republic pathy to our brother Egyptian Arab people, to the fam­ has pride of place in the hearts of the Cameroonians ily of President Nasser and to the Government of the and the Government of the Federal Republic of the United Arab Republic. Cameroon. Our relations of happy co-operation and mutual understanding bear the hallmark of Gamal 170. Mr. KHANACHET (Kuwait): It is with great Abdel Nasser, whose eminent qualities as a statesman sorrow and deep consternation that I take the floor we were able fully to appreciate. today. My intention is not only to express sympathy, on behalfofmy delegation, and to convey our condolences 177. In him one of the champions of the countries to the delegation of the United Arab Republic on the of the third world has disappeared. In the name of tragic and untimely death of the late lamented Pres­ my Government and ofthe delegation ofthe Cameroon ident Gamal Abdel Nasser, but also to express my I should like to present, th"ough you Mr. President, country's grief at this tragic loss for the United Arab our heartfelt condolences to the delegation of the Republic and its people, whose sorrow my people share. United Arab Republic, and we should like to request 1852nd meeting - 29 September 1970 15 it to transmit to the bereaved family and to the Govern- 186. Mr. MUNTASER (Libya): The news of the ment of the United Arab Republic our sympathy and death of President Gamal Abdel Nasser was a great that of the people of the Cameroon. shock and tragedy for us, the Arab world, Africa and humanity in general. President Gamal Abdel Nasser 178. Mr. TSEGHE (Ethiopia): It is with profound was a fighter for the freedom of the Arab people and sorrow and a sense of loss that my delegation received for their dignity and unity. He was a champion of the the news of the sudden death of a great son of Africa, struggle of all the liberation movements in the world. President Nasser. Because of the ageless ties of my He enjoys a special place in the hearts of the Libyan country to his, and because of the very special place people, and I should like to quote what the Chairman he occupied personally in the hearts of my people, of our Revolutionary Command Council said last night, his loss is being mourned today throughout my nation. when he mourned him before the nation: President Nasser, in his own country, was undoubtedly the kind of leader who has never before appeared on "Gamal Abdel Nasser will remain with us, and the Egyptian scene. we shall continue the struggle for the ideals and causes he fought for. We shall continue our struggle 179. Because his was the task of ameliorating condi­ to realize his ideals in freedom, socialism and unity." tions for the masses he won the unreserved respect, love and affection of his people. 187. I should like to express my deep condolences, and those of my delegation, to the delegation of the 180. Regionally, he was at once the cohesive force United Arab Republic and to the entire Arab world of Arab nationalism and a leading architect in the emer­ on this great loss. gence of the Organization of African Unity. Inter­ nationally, the nations of the world were becoming 188. Mr. BOUTALEB (Morocco) (interpretation ever more acutely aware of the, fact that President from French): I need not say with what emotion and Nasser's stature and influence were indispensable ele­ sorrow my delegation, Government and people, heard ments for the peaceful resolution of the problems of the unexpected news ofthe sudden demise ofPresident the Middle East and hence for strengthening world Gamal Abdel Nasser. This death, which affects the peace and security. entire Arab world directly has come at a particularly crucial moment in the history of the Arab nation. 181. While we join the delegation of the United Arab 189. President Nasser has died at a time when we Republic in its grief, we should like to express our expected much of him, of his personal influence over heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved men and events, to reduce the existing tension in the family and the Government and people of the United Middle East and to find the most appropriate ways Arab Republic. and means of bringing about a worthy and honourable solution to the agonizing crisis that the countries of 182. M::. ZAKARIA (Malaysia): On behalf of the that region are experiencing. Malaysian delegation I should like to associate myself with those delegations who spoke before us in expres­ 190. President Nasser died at a time when his country " sing the most profound grief and heartfelt sorrow at was still suffering from foreign occupation. Those who the death of the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser. could not reach him, who could not weaken his firm determination to triumph over all obstacles finally won 183. President Nasser was an outstanding world out as his physical resistance was worn down. What statesman and one of the most illustrious sons of the statesman could survive the ravages of two foreign contemporary Arab world. He was the great patriot, aggressions? What man of politics would agree to see very much loved by his people, who made him their his people subjected to injustice and humiliation and leader for nearly two decades. His death is a cruel shame? President Nasser was one of t"'.ltrace of great blow not only to his country and people, who will statesmen who keep constantly in mind the great cause miss his outstanding leadership, but also to millions that must be achieved-that is, progress and prosperity ofpeople all over the world who have drawn inspiration for an entire people in dignity and justice. from his courage and determination in leading his coun­ try and people in their struggle for dignity, freedom, 191. On may occasions I had the opportunity to gain independence and peace. first-hand knowledge of President Nasser and to have long conversations with him, and I was always aware ofhis clarity ofmind and his sense of political realities. 184. On behalf of the Malaysian delegation I extend He was bound to my people and my sovereign by the to the delegation of the United Arab Republic our deep­ ties of a brotherly friendship which continued to est sympathy and sincere condolences, and, through develop in difficult times. the United Arab Republic delegation the Malaysian delegation, in the name of the Government and people 192. In Morocco we will never forget that President of Malaysia, would like to convey deepest sympathy Nasser, reaching beyond the frontiers of the Arab and sincere condolences to the Government and people world and the African continent, was to emerge as of the United Arab Republic and to the family of the one ofthe great figures who created and then developed late President in their sad and tragic loss. the concept of non-alignment, a concept which more than sixty countries ofAsia, Africa and Latin America 185. May God rest his soul. follow today. 16 General Assembly - Twenty-fifth Session - Plenary Meetings 193. His always generous aid to liberationmovements 200. With the loss of Gamal Abdel Nasser, Egypt throughout the world, and particularly in Africa, also has lost its greatest son, a man of vision, a man of made him one of the champions of the liberation of action. But Egypt lives and will live better because peoples from the oppressor's yoke. This great fighter he lived. was in the last analysis a fighter for peace. Basically his great ambition was only to attain prosperity and 201. Having expressed these thanks-inadequately, progress for his people and for the neighbouring Arab though sincerely-I beg to be allowed just one minute peoples. to quote to this Assembly from the instructions which Gamal Abdel Nasser personally gave to me only last 194. The unanimous expression of sorrow felt month in Alexandria, Egypt, when he designated me throughout the world from the moment his death was to enter into the discussions with the Secretary­ announced in itselfis sufficient evidence ofthe esteem General's representative, Ambassador Gunnar Jarring, President Nasser enjoyed throughout the world and in order to implement your resolutions, my colleagues. apart from any differences one might have had with He told me: him. 195. The memory ofPresident Nasser will live in the "We do not seek revenge. We seek something hearts ofthepeoples ofthe third world and in particular, higher than revenge, and that is the justice that in the hearts of the Arab peoples. revenge is supposed to re-establish. We do not seek victory. We seek something higher than victory, and thatis the peace that victory is supposed to establish. 196. We fervently hope that the Egyptian people and It is only in peace that we can, as a people, build their leaders will triumph over this severe trial and that they will continue the tireless effort begun by this and progress. We do not seek justice and peace in great statesman who has left us. For our part we are order to achieve progress for our people alone. The confident that the Egyptian people will find in him world cannot really live happily for any length of the inspiration to continue, to progress and to achieve time with half its people resenting the injustices total emancipation. inflicted upon them. The world cannot live halfpros­ perous, half in want; half culturally and technically advanced, and half pushed backwards by over­ 197. Many delegations here have expressed their whelming forces." sympathy and condolences to the Arab nation, and in particular to the Government of the United Arab 202. Besides the unshakable faith that Gamal Abdel .. Republic and its people in terms of deep emotion. I Nasser had in his people, in his continent, in the Asian should like to join with them in expressing, on behalf and African worlds, the so-called third world, he had of my delegation and those of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon equal faith in the community of nations, in the family and Jordan who have not taken the floor, our condol­ of man which our Assembly seeks to represent; and ences to the delegation of the United Arab Republic he had unshakable faith in the strength and the weight and also, as an Arab, to express our thanks to our of its moral power. It will be up to Egypt now to try delegation friends for their expressions of sympathy. to stay on the road which he vigorously took in order This loss is indeed a cruel one for the Arab world. to achieve justice, peace and progress, and to rely on the same forces he relied upon to reach these goals. 198. The PRESIDENT: After all these moving It will be up to this Assembly, to this family ofnations, tributes I now call on the representative of the to judge what these goals are, and ifit considers them United Arab Republic. to be its goals, to see to it that they are achieved.

199. Mr. EL-ZAYYAT (United Arab Republic): In 203. Since 4 o'clock yesterday I have had it on my the name of the United Arab Republic delegation, in mind that the words used in the instructions that I the name of my Government and the people of Egypt, have just quoted were words which we are using in I wish to express my gratitude to all those who have this twenty-fifth session of the Assembly: justice on this tragic occasion shown their sympathy and paid sought, peace longed for, and progress in order to make their tributes in the dignified and touching words that our contribution, however modest, to the legacy of have been used here, as well as at a meeting of my man. .. brothers, the African Group, in the First Committee and other bodies of the United Nations, and also in 204. Gamal Abdel Nasser will live with us. I hope letters, cables and personal visits. I assure them all that by realizing his objectives, by helping him to attain that their sentiments will be conveyed to and will these goals we shall pay our last and greatest tribute. always be remembered by our people, the people of Egypt. The meeting rose at 1.50 p.m.

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